Johannes Steenstrup

Danish historian (1844–1935)
Person human Q6187907
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Johannes Steenstrup

Summary

Johannes Steenstrup is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sorø[2]. He was born on December 5, 1844[3]. He died in Frederiksberg[4]. He died on August 3, 1935[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and professor[7]. He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sorø[2], Johannes Steenstrup…
  • Johannes Steenstrup passed away in Frederiksberg[4].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was born on December 5, 1844[3].
  • Johannes Steenstrup died on August 3, 1935[5].
  • Johannes Steenstrup is buried at Assistens Cemetery[9].
  • Johannes Steenstrup's father was Japetus Steenstrup[10].
  • Johannes Steenstrup held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[11].
  • Danish was Johannes Steenstrup's native language[12].
  • Johannes Steenstrup worked as a historian[6].
  • Johannes Steenstrup worked as a professor[7].
  • Johannes Steenstrup held the position of rector[13].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was employed by University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Johannes Steenstrup's education included a stint at Metropolitanskolen[15].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[17].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the honorary doctor of Caen University[18].
  • Johannes Steenstrup received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[21].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[22].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[23].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Danish Society for Fatherland History[24].
  • Johannes Steenstrup was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[25].
  • Johannes Steenstrup is recorded as male[26].
  • Johannes Steenstrup's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Steenstrup's place of birth was Sorø[2]. He was born on December 5, 1844[3]. His father was Japetus Steenstrup[10]. Danish was his native language[12].

Education

Johannes Steenstrup's education included a stint at Metropolitanskolen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and professor[7]. Among Johannes Steenstrup's employers was University of Copenhagen[14]. He held the position of rector[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1808[30]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[17], an award[31], in Sweden[32]; honorary doctor of Caen University[18], an award[33], in France[34]; and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], a grade of an order[35], in Denmark[36].

Death and Burial

Johannes Steenstrup died on August 3, 1935[5]. He passed away in Frederiksberg[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Johannes Steenstrup is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Steenstrup born?

Born in Sorø[2], Johannes Steenstrup…

Where did Johannes Steenstrup die?

Johannes Steenstrup died in Frederiksberg[4].

Who were Johannes Steenstrup's parents?

Johannes Steenstrup's father was Japetus Steenstrup[10].

What did Johannes Steenstrup do for work?

Johannes Steenstrup worked as historian[6] and professor[7].

Where did Johannes Steenstrup go to school?

Johannes Steenstrup was educated at Metropolitanskolen[15].

What awards did Johannes Steenstrup receive?

Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16], honorary doctorate of Lund University[17], honorary doctor of Caen University[18], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . universitetshistorie.ku.dk. universitetshistorie.ku.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . danskeselskab.dk. Retrieved . danskeselskab.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, professor
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  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog, honorary doctorate of Lund University, honorary doctor of Caen University +1
    Languages spoken, written or signed Danish
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
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